Exhibits Technician I

New Search Login Page Position Description Exhibits Technician I Working Title Stranding & Rehabilitation Technician I Department/Division Virginia Aquarium•

Aquarium Foundation Job Type Full Time Grant Apply Now Requisition ID:

49051

Work Location:

Museums

• Aquarium (General Booth Blvd)

Pay Range:

G.16, $36,753.60

• $56,971.

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Starting Salary:

Minimum of the

Pay Range Work Schedule:

See posting for details

Part Time Hours/Wk:

Job Open Date:

Application Deadline:

5/24/26

Job Duties:

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center seeks to hire a Stranding Response & Rehabilitation Technician (Exhibits Technician I). Our Stranding Response Program staff members are often assigned a primary area of responsibility based on candidate experience and skill level, as well as programmatic needs, at the time of hire. Regardless of primary assignment, all members of the Stranding Response Program need to have or develop foundational skills and working knowledge in all areas for rotational coverage and seasonal fluctuations in stranding activities.

These areas include:

conduct and/or coordinate response to live and dead marine mammals and sea turtles; medical treatment and rehabilitation of sea turtles; live animal care, husbandry and water quality/life support system maintenance; assistance and/or coordination of database entry and quality control of stranding case and sample information; assist or conduct necropsies on sea turtles and marine mammals; daytime and shared overnight hotline coverage and outreach activities; assist with selection, training, and leading part-time staff, volunteers and interns. Deliver presentations for staff and volunteers and/or represent the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program at conferences, symposiums, or other events as requested. Duties include : Serve as rotating Response Lead during and after hours to answer and field calls from the public regarding stranded animals. Must be able to, along with guidance from senior staff, determine if calls warrant a response, prioritize and organize resources, and coordinate the initial stranding response activities required. Response planning includes the assessment and logistics for both live and dead stranded animal response and recovery for the whole state of Virginia. Complete proper documentation and data collection for each stranding, including case follow through and record completion. Collect and enter level A, B, and C stranding data for marine mammals and STSSN data for sea turtles. Collect and enter daily feed and treatment records for animals undergoing rehabilitation. Utilize Microsoft Access and ZIMS for data entry and follow quality control protocols. Participate in live animal stranding events, including field assessments, animal pick up and transport, rehab patient admits and initial health assessment procedures, and/or assist in euthanasia. Serve as rotating

Rehab Lead:

Provide for the needs of all animals undergoing rehabilitation at the marine animal conservation center

• conduct the prescribed medical treatments, diagnostic sampling, and testing schedule; prepare and assist in surgical procedures, regular patient monitoring and critical animal assessment; complete daily patient and treatment records; interact with and delegate tasks to rotating volunteers in regards to feeding and husbandry activities; oversee the water quality and life support maintenance of the rehab tanks.

Conduct cursory post-mortem examination (necropsy) of deceased animals and assist senior staff with detailed necropsy and sampling for the purpose of data collection, cause of death determination, and research, including writing and reviewing necropsy report drafts. Assist with the maintenance/servicing of assigned equipment (e.g. response vehicles, necropsy and response equipment, medical and diagnostic equipment). Assist with the development and updating of protocols and train interns, fellows, and volunteers in stranding response and equipment use. Attend and represent the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program at regional and national stranding meetings as requested. Assist with content to be used in grants, permits, reports, and media when directed. Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by duties described. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on current workloads and department needs.

Work Schedule :

40 hours/week. Seasonally may change from five 8-hour days (8am-4:30pm), to four 10-hour days (7am-5:30pm), with variable start/stop times based on operational needs. Manage overnight hotline an average of 1-2 nights per week.

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Exhibits-Technician-I-Stranding-Response-and-Research-02049.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/G.006786.2.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS

Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with positions such as wildlife biologist, zoologist, stranding technician, or necropsy technician in a similar facility or program, (e.g. stranding organization, field conservation station, anatomy or necropsy/pathology laboratory, etc.). Individual positions will have specific requirements regarding subject expertise, skills and training; these will be noted on job requisition at time opening is advertised. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver?s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver?s license eligibility requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, close toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, respirators or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee?s supervisor based on assigned duties. Upon hire, the selected candidate will be required to receive rabies pre-exposure vaccination provided by the City of Virginia Beach Occupational Health Services.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:

Required CDL:

Not Required DOT History:

Not Required CPS Check:

Not Required Physical:

Not Required Respirator:

Not Required Polygraph Review:

Not Required Psychological Screening:

Not Required Attachments Required:

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in biological sciences, veterinary science, zoology, conservation biology, or other related field.
• One (1) or more years of full-time equivalent experience in a marine mammal and/or sea turtle stranding organization to include experience conducting and/or coordinating field responses and recovery of live or dead stranded animals: with an emphasis on logistics planning, assessing resources, and coordinating personnel and volunteers.
• One (1) or more years of full-time experience with rehabilitation of sea turtles and/or marine mammals: including critical patient monitoring, medical treatments, feeding, assisting with advanced procedures, and medical records and data completion.
• Experience conducting sea turtle nesting patrols and/or a lead role responding to sea turtle nesting events.
• Knowledge of marine mammal and sea turtle anatomy, and experience with dissection, and/or necropsy techniques.
• Working knowledge and experience with research and investigative processes, including project design, data analysis, and project reports.
• Experience with providing oversight, training, and coordination of volunteers.
• Experience with public speaking and communicating biological concepts and conservation messaging in formal and informal settings.
• Experience engaging with and informing members of the public during stranding responses activities.
• Comfort and experience working in and around water including operating large vehicles around coastal environments; driving on beaches, on bridges, through tunnels; and trailering or driving boats.
• Operating/working knowledge of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the NOAA and USFWS regulations and permitting requirements involved in wildlife and/or marine animal response, conservation, or rehabilitation activities.
• Experience recording Level A, B, and C data for stranded animals and medical or husbandry records.

Special Instructions:

Please note this position is Non-Profit Foundation-funded with no established end date. Accordingly, the following information relates to this position and you will be required to sign a Condition of Employment letter upon hire. 1. The position is subject to the continuation of CIP, grant, or Non-Profit Foundation funding. 2. Expiration of the grant or discontinuation of CIP or Non-Profit Foundation-funding for the position shall result in its elimination; at which time, you will be separated from employment. 3. The City will provide as much advance notice as possible to you. 4. The City's Reduction in Force Policy (6.11) does not apply to your employment. 5. All remaining policies, appropriate to your employment status, are extended to you with your compliance being mandatory. Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process. You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.

V RS Contribution:

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace:

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